Hope International Overview

Winners & Losers: Ellis lifts USMNT, Musah struggles vs. Canada

Justin Ellis' winner capped a perfect four-game window, Alex Freeman impressed and Cole Campbell finally made his debut. Yunus Musah, however, struggled to find his place in Mauricio Pochettino's side.

Talking Tactics: Making sense of Cavan Sullivan's chaos

The Philadelphia Union teenager's movement and pressing show why his USMNT breakthrough is about more than one spectacular goal. The challenge is balancing freedom with restraint.

Can USMNT's rebuilt roster handle four friendlies in just 11 days?

"Every game is critical," says Pochettino as USMNT kick off four fall friendlies against Peru, Chile, Mexico and Canada, with a young, refreshed roster and a teenage sensation closing in on his senior debut.

‘Adapt to cold!’ - Alexis backed to star in MLS for Montreal

Alexis Sanchez will need to “adapt to the cold” in Quebec, former Montreal star Bacary Sagna has admitted to GOAL, but the ex-Barcelona, Arsenal and Manchester United forward is being backed to star in MLS alongside Lionel Messi and Co. The veteran Chilean attacker has become the latest household name to go chasing the dream in North America.

Mexico v Ecuador: Round Of 32 - FIFA World Cup 2026

David, Gimenez headline Canada, Mexico transfer winners & losers

Some of the best strikers in the region got big moves, but injuries and poor decision-making prevented some potentially crucial transfers.

South Africa v Canada: Round Of 32 - FIFA World Cup 2026

Villarreal complete signing of midfielder Nathan Saliba

Villarreal have completed the signing of Canadian international Nathan Saliba from Anderlecht on a five-year contract. The 22-year-old midfielder arrives in a 15 million euro deal and is relishing the chance to play in the Champions League.